Crispy Potato Wedges

Serves

2

What you need

  • 2 large or 4 small rooster potatoes

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • ½ teaspoon chilli powder

  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

  • Salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Mug

  • Large Bowl

  • Knife

  • Teaspoon

  • Chopping board

  • Tablespoon

  • Baking Tray

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 220°C, fan oven 200°C, gas mark 7.

  2. Wash the potatoes and cut them into chunky wedges.

  3. Put the wedges in a bowl.

  4. Put the oil in a mug and add the chilli powder and smoked paprika.

  5. Pour the oil mix over the potatoes in the bowl and mix well.

  6. Spread the potatoes on a baking tray and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

  7. Bake for 20/25 minutes until potato wedges are soft and crispy.

  8. Serve with ketchup, salt and vinegar - delicious!

Fun Fact

The Rooster is a red-skinned potato and was bred in Carlow by Harry Kehoe

Fun Fact

Potato skins have more nutrients than the rest of the potato.

Fun Fact

Wedges are quick to make and they taste just as good as the chips from the chipper!